Dr. Melissa Goldstein

Dr. Melissa Goldstein

Mielissa Goldstein, MD, is proud to support Boost!. She earned her medical degree in 1999 from Cornell University Medical College, served her internship and pediatric residency at New York-Weill Cornell Hospital, and currently lives in New York City with her son.
After completing her residency, Dr. Goldstein practiced pediatric medicine in Russia for four years, working among Moscow’s large expatriate community. During her time in Moscow, Dr. Goldstein performed pre-adoption evaluations for international couples who wanted to adopt Russian orphans. After that, Dr. Goldstein worked with Dr. Jane Aronson at New York City’s International Pediatric Health Services. There, she provided pediatric care for adopted children. Today, Dr. Goldstein dedicates much of her time to helping families navigate the steps to adoption, practicing adoption medicine and offering pre-adoption medical counseling. She is also passionate about how social/emotional issues affect physical health and visa versa.
Dr. Goldstein is a co-founder of the Ready to Parent Lecture Series, preparing new parents to bring newborns into their lives. Dr. Goldstein is also a certified American Red Cross First Aid and CPR instructor. She teaches these life-saving procedures to Ready to Parent students and other families that request them.